Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special even Books

Age range 5+Learn how the clever Little Rat earned his place as one of the Chinese Zodiac Animals. This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children's book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa - unlikely allies who embark on an...

Curiosity kindles this cat. Teddy is a cub who is destined to be a tiger king! His thrilling journey celebrates the new year.Born into royalty, the young prince Teddy is warned by the King and Queen to steer clear of humans who are intruding into their...

Enjoy the complete collection of one of the longest and most acclaimed Asian American children's picture book series. Each of the 12 animals of the lunar new year star in their own journey with a brand new cast of characters and settings. Empowering...

Follow the tale of a beloved Christmas toy and his battles against the evil Mouse King from origin, to retelling, to adaptation and translation in The Nutcracker Treasury.Containing four major versions of the work, The Nutcracker Treasury features the...

Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology is a collection of short stories and novels by some of the most popular storytellers of the last two centuries meant to capture and celebrate the joy of the holiday.In L. Frank Baum's, The Life and Adventures...

Groggle met Snarlina at her house one spooky night. A swarm of bats was fluttering. The moon was shining bright.When Groggle and Snarlina get dressed up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, they hope to fill their pails with yummy loot from all their...

To: The Easter Bunny From: MichaelI've always celebrated Easter, but my new stepsister, Anna, celebrates Passover. I want her to have something special in the Golden Egg when you bring it. If I think of something, I'll let you know.While waiting for an...

When Rocky's game of hide-and-seek in the big trees of Upstate New York takes a turn, the little owl gets taken on a ride, far far away from home just in time for Christmas.On her journey, Rocky encounters a number of people-some human, some gigantic and...

**Empowering Latino Futures International Latino Book Awards for the Best Children's Fiction Picture Book-English,Honorable Mention**Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my mom. Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my dad. Sometimes I wish we...

"Off to the hills of Espaa we go. Grab a tomato . . . get ready . . . now THROW!" Every year, the town of Buol in Spain holds La Tomatina, a grand fiesta featuring the world's BIGGEST food fight! Join in the fun! Afer putting on goggles and grabbing some...

On Christmas Eve, a brother and sister stroll through their town, excitedly discussing the gifts they hope to find under the tree. Then they suddenly spy Santa quietly slipping into the church. They follow him inside, where they witness his humble prayer...

Age range 5 to 9Holidays are FUN - and this entertaining nonfiction picture book introduces kids to 14 celebrations from around the world!Across the globe, every country has its special holidays. From Brazilian carnival and Chinese New Year to France's...

Oh, no! There's trouble brewing in the North Pole: Santa's reindeer have gone on strike and he's auditioning other animals to take their place. But when the cats abandon station to chase some mice and the elephants fall through the roof, what's Santa to...

Monster's invited—and monster's delighted! Come and join the monster bash. There's spinning and pinning, high-fiving and jiving, and munching, crunching, and buggy-food lunching. But when it all ends, Monster must leave his fun-loving friends...

Santa's biggest challenge on Christmas Eve is convincing little Krampus to go to bed in this delightful Christmas bedtime story. Not a creature was stirring...except the mischievous Krampus who's too excited to sleep! It's Christmas Eve and...

A short and simple introduction to the Hajj pilgrimage, a trip to Makkah that Muslims should perform once in their lifetime. Charmingly written from a child's perspective. Beautifully illustrated by Azra Momin. Includes simple, relatable experiences of...

Find out about what you wash for wudu, how often it is done and why it is important in Islam. Features dot-to-dot drawings, coloring fun, puzzles to solve and over sixty stickers to stick.Introduce the Muslim ritual ablution (wudu) to children with this...

Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colourful festivals and family celebrations - wonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods. This book allows children to experience...

Age range 5 to 10Families, feasts and fireworks - Chinese Celebrations for Children showcases the rich cultural traditions of China with stories, activities, recipes and more.The charming illustrations of Patrick Yee and informative texts of Susan Nunes...

John Masefield's fantasy novel The Box of Delights is an enduring Christmas classic. It has a unique place in children's literature and continues to inspire and engage modern readers with its timeless adventure of ancient magic, good vanquishing evil,...

Travel to the Philippines without leaving home!From the author of Filipino Children's Favorite Stories comes a book for young children that features a Filipino-American boy visiting the Philippines for the very first time. Each watercolor illustration is...

This is a fun, lighthearted look at Japanese culture and family life, based on the childhood reminisces of author/illustrator Setsu Broderick, aided by co-author Willamarie Moore. Much of the story is told via a series of delightful, humorous...